Google Signs 20-Year Nuclear Deal Supporting 890 MW Capacity Boost at Constellation Reactors
Source Summary
Google and Constellation Energy, the largest U.S. nuclear operator, have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement to support $4.3 billion in upgrades at 11 nuclear units in the PJM Interconnection. The upgrades are designed to add 890 MW of generating capacity from Constellation's existing reactors by the end of 2032.
Why it matters
The agreement demonstrates major hyperscaler investment in nuclear capacity expansion to support growing data-center electricity demand and represents a significant long-term commitment to existing reactor uprates in the U.S. grid.
